Happy fall, Friends!
If you spent your summer traveling – welcome back! It’s hard to believe fall is already upon us. With cooler weather comes fishing season (yay!), new Norton Creek fishing dates, and a full slate of projects for the Little River Chapter.
Trout in the Classroom
There were a few supply snags with tank supplies early on, but thanks to Dave Tolliver everything is now on track, and eggs will be distributed September 18. Some of the tanks have moved to new locations with unique purposes and audiences:
– Covey Farm Treeschool – Jenna Jackson (a former TIC program teacher) is the Director and Lead Teacher for a mix of preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade students. Along with Jenna, the students will take a truly hands-on approach to caring for the tank—feeding fish, checking water quality, and tracking their growth. We look forward to working with this school and wish them all the luck in their first season!
– Heritage Middle School – Julia Ross, formerly the hands-on teacher at Townsend Middle School, retired from teaching but couldn’t stay away from Trout in the Classroom. Together with Mr. Wieltlisbach, she has brought the Townsend Elementary tank to Heritage Middle School students. The Heritage High School AP Environmental students will be involved with managing the project as part of their coursework while also earning volunteer hours.
It’s great to see these new opportunities for education, stewardship, and youth involvement take root!
Other Fall Projects
Along with Trout in the Classroom, LRCTU has a busy fall schedule ahead:
– River Cleanups:
– Little River – with cookout Saturday, October 4 – Meet at Metcalf Bottoms
– Pistol Creek – Saturday, November 8 – Meet in the parking lot of Blount County Courthouse
– Townsend Fall Festival booth – September 26 – 27
– Norton Creek Fishing Days
September Chapter Meeting – Thursday, September 25
Join us as videographer Ben Fields takes us on a visual journey with some incredible footage and even better stories. This is one you won’t want to miss—I can personally vouch that it’s worth seeing! Want a sneak peek? Check out dorsaloutdoors.com. Just copy and paste link into your browser.
Your support is the heart of Little River Chapter. Whether you’re donating time, sharing your expertise, or simply showing up to lend a hand, you’re helping us make a difference for trout, rivers, and our community.
Thanks for all you do!
Kim Emery
“The best fisherman I know try not to make the same mistakes over and over again; instead they strive to make new and interesting mistakes and to remember what they learned from them.”
– John Gierach “Fly Fishing the High Country”
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